Migraines & headaches decisions — 2014

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability, headache disorder, and acquired psychiatric disorder are related to his military service. Service connection is granted for these conditions.

The Board found that the Veteran's chronic headache disability was not incurred in or aggravated by service and is unrelated to active duty service.

The Board has ordered additional development regarding the Veteran's claims for service connection for a cervical spine disability and headaches. The case is being remanded to allow for further examination and consideration of the evidence.

The Board has determined that the VA examinations and opinions are inadequate to address whether the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, including bipolar disorder, clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service. The claim for residuals of a neck injury, claimed as headaches, will also be remanded due to the need for an examination.

The Board has ordered the RO/AMC to obtain all of the appellant's VA treatment records and schedule him for a VA podiatry examination. The case will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and providing an opinion regarding the etiology of his headaches.

The Veteran's service-connected migraine/tension headaches with visual disturbance are rated at 30 percent, the next higher rating available under DC 8100.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current headache disability or TBI related to service, and therefore denied these claims. The Veteran's cervical strain is rated as 10 percent disabling.

The Board has granted service connection for headaches and bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's symptoms first began during his active service.

The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. � 1151 is being remanded to obtain additional information and a medical opinion regarding the cause of his current symptoms.

The Board has ordered that the Veteran's complete treatment records from the San Juan VA Medical Center be obtained, and medical records from the Social Security Administration should also be requested. The Veteran is to undergo a VA psychiatric examination to determine the current nature and etiology of any diagnosed psychiatric disorders.

The Veteran's neurological disorder, including peripheral neuropathy, was caused by his active service and the Board has granted service connection for these conditions.

The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for migraine headaches, finding that there was no competent medical evidence linking his current condition to active service or any incident of service.

The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including VA examinations and the consideration of new evidence. The issues include service connection for headaches secondary to hepatitis C, a higher evaluation for his abdominal disability, and TDIU.

The Veteran's recurrent headaches, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus are all service-connected. The Veteran is currently rated at 10% for his recurrent headaches.

The Veteran's service connection claims for IBS, migraines, lumbar spine disability, and bilateral hip disability are granted due to the presumptive provisions applicable to Persian Gulf War veterans.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude substantially gainful employment.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities, as they do not meet the schedular requirements for such a rating. The appeal is REMANDED for further development and consideration.

The Board has ordered the case back for further development regarding service connection claims for eye disability and head trauma.

The Veteran's low back strain and cervical strain have been evaluated based on their current manifestations, with no additional disability or aggravation considered.,The Veteran's nummular eczema and tinea pedis have resulted in minimal disability. The Veteran's traumatic headaches have been rated based on the severity of his symptoms as of May 1, 2012.